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People Operations Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a relevant bachelor's degree in HR, business, or organizational psychology. Australian professionals have a clear path: no lottery, no annual cap, and indefinite two-year renewals as long as you hold a qualifying offer.
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The College of Arts & Sciences has an outstanding opportunity for an HR Manager to join their team.
Reporting to the Director of Personnel Services, the HR Manager delivers end-to-end HR support through close collaboration with academic leadership, finance partners, and shared service teams. As an HR Manager in the College Business Office, you will provide comprehensive human resources support to the Social Sciences 2 cohort, contributing across staff, student, and academic HR functions.
This position will support the following departments and programs and will serve as a key HR resource, ensuring personnel actions are accurate, timely, and aligned with university policies:
- Department of Geography
- Department of History
- Department of Law, Societies & Justice
- Department of Political Science
- Disability Studies program
- Center for Labor Studies
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys variety, partnership, and applying HR expertise across multiple employee groups in a complex academic environment.
This role is located on the Seattle campus and operates on a Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule. While primarily onsite, the position may offer up to two remote workdays per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the academic human resources adviser and serve as an academic personnel reference for units. Manage all aspects of faculty hires, reappointments, leave requests, FMLA requests and sabbatical requests. Ensure relevant and appropriate packets are created and submitted for requisite employment actions. Work closely with department chairs to form the appropriate faculty committees for faculty life-cycle actions, including temporary hires, and ensure all committee actions are completed on time. Complete the quarterly payroll roster for each unit and submit to College’s Shared Environment. Submit individual HR/payroll tickets to the Shared Environment as necessary. (40%)
- Serve as the student employment expert for units. Manage all aspects of academic student employee hires, including ASEs and hourly employees. Work closely with department faculty leadership to create offer letters for annual or quarterly appointments. Work with faculty leadership and finance manager to ensure fellowships and stipends are issued, and students are hired in a timely fashion. Assist faculty in hiring other types of hourly, temporary employees as required. (35%)
- Work in partnership with the Finance Manager, ensuring they are informed of hires, leaves, etc. and their impact on planned spend. Ensure that front line staff have appropriate information regarding time sheet completion etc. (20%)
- Other duties as assigned. (5%)
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of four years of experience in human resources
- Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.
Additional Qualifications
- Experience synthesizing diverse data sources to reach personnel and policy/procedural recommendations. Ability to communicate complex ideas to audiences that are not HR experts
- Problem solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Curiosity and imagination
- Enjoy puzzles
- Able to deal with ambiguity
About the Team
The College of Arts & Sciences is at the heart of UW Seattle, bringing together 43 departments and centers across the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences. With more than 1,400 distinguished faculty members and $120 million in annual research funding, the College drives innovation while supporting a vibrant academic community of over 24,600 students. It is also home to two world-class museums and a premier performance hall.
Beyond the impact of meaningful work, UW offers outstanding benefits, strong work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth within a prestigious and diverse campus environment known for its natural beauty. If you are a highly organized, energetic professional who thrives on financial challenges and collaboration, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of higher education finance and making a difference across Washington state and beyond.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$76,800.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$85,800.00 annual
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Job Description
The College of Arts & Sciences has an outstanding opportunity for an HR Manager to join their team.
Reporting to the Director of Personnel Services, the HR Manager delivers end-to-end HR support through close collaboration with academic leadership, finance partners, and shared service teams. As an HR Manager in the College Business Office, you will provide comprehensive human resources support to the Social Sciences 2 cohort, contributing across staff, student, and academic HR functions.
This position will support the following departments and programs and will serve as a key HR resource, ensuring personnel actions are accurate, timely, and aligned with university policies:
- Department of Geography
- Department of History
- Department of Law, Societies & Justice
- Department of Political Science
- Disability Studies program
- Center for Labor Studies
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys variety, partnership, and applying HR expertise across multiple employee groups in a complex academic environment.
This role is located on the Seattle campus and operates on a Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule. While primarily onsite, the position may offer up to two remote workdays per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the academic human resources adviser and serve as an academic personnel reference for units. Manage all aspects of faculty hires, reappointments, leave requests, FMLA requests and sabbatical requests. Ensure relevant and appropriate packets are created and submitted for requisite employment actions. Work closely with department chairs to form the appropriate faculty committees for faculty life-cycle actions, including temporary hires, and ensure all committee actions are completed on time. Complete the quarterly payroll roster for each unit and submit to College’s Shared Environment. Submit individual HR/payroll tickets to the Shared Environment as necessary. (40%)
- Serve as the student employment expert for units. Manage all aspects of academic student employee hires, including ASEs and hourly employees. Work closely with department faculty leadership to create offer letters for annual or quarterly appointments. Work with faculty leadership and finance manager to ensure fellowships and stipends are issued, and students are hired in a timely fashion. Assist faculty in hiring other types of hourly, temporary employees as required. (35%)
- Work in partnership with the Finance Manager, ensuring they are informed of hires, leaves, etc. and their impact on planned spend. Ensure that front line staff have appropriate information regarding time sheet completion etc. (20%)
- Other duties as assigned. (5%)
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of four years of experience in human resources
- Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.
Additional Qualifications
- Experience synthesizing diverse data sources to reach personnel and policy/procedural recommendations. Ability to communicate complex ideas to audiences that are not HR experts
- Problem solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Curiosity and imagination
- Enjoy puzzles
- Able to deal with ambiguity
About the Team
The College of Arts & Sciences is at the heart of UW Seattle, bringing together 43 departments and centers across the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences. With more than 1,400 distinguished faculty members and $120 million in annual research funding, the College drives innovation while supporting a vibrant academic community of over 24,600 students. It is also home to two world-class museums and a premier performance hall.
Beyond the impact of meaningful work, UW offers outstanding benefits, strong work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth within a prestigious and diverse campus environment known for its natural beauty. If you are a highly organized, energetic professional who thrives on financial challenges and collaboration, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of higher education finance and making a difference across Washington state and beyond.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$76,800.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$85,800.00 annual
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a People Operations Manager
Frame your HR credentials for U.S. specialty occupation standards
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees in HR, business, or organizational psychology satisfy the E-3 visa degree requirement. Gather your transcripts and, if your degree title differs from U.S. norms, get a credential evaluation that explicitly maps it to a U.S. bachelor's.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs for HR or People Operations roles. Employers already familiar with the LCA process are far less likely to abandon sponsorship due to paperwork concerns.
Address the specialty occupation question before your interview
Some recruiters assume People Operations roles don't qualify because they seem generalist. Be ready to explain that the E-3 requires a degree in a directly related field, and that a bachelor's in HR or organizational psychology satisfies DOL's specialty occupation standard for this role.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have an offer, your employer needs to file an LCA with the DOL before you can attend your consulate appointment. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, so neither you nor your employer has to navigate it alone.
Negotiate offer timing around LCA certification windows
The DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, but your consulate appointment adds additional lead time. When negotiating your start date, build in at least three to four weeks after offer acceptance to allow for LCA certification and scheduling.
Prepare documentation that ties your experience to the specific role
Consular officers assess whether your background matches the position. Bring your offer letter, a role description that references required qualifications, and evidence of your HR work history, including any HRIS platforms, workforce planning projects, or compliance programs you've managed.
E-3 Visa People Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find People Operations Manager jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by job title and see which employers have a history of sponsoring visa holders. Generic job boards don't surface sponsorship status, so you can spend weeks applying to roles where the employer has never considered an E-3 filing.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a People Operations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as human resources, organizational psychology, or business administration. The key is that the position description must specify a degree requirement, not merely prefer one. Roles framed as generalist management without a stated degree requirement can raise scrutiny at the DOL's LCA review stage.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for People Operations Manager roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply any time of year and your offer doesn't depend on a random draw. The H-1B visa cap-subject lottery rejects roughly two-thirds of registrants before any merit review. For People Operations roles, the E-3 is a more reliable path for Australian nationals because approval depends on the role and your credentials, not chance.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a People Operations Manager?
Yes, but you need to start the process fresh with the new employer. There's no portability mechanism like the one available under H-1B. Your new employer must file a new LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new visa stamp for consular processing, or a new I-94 if you're changing status within the U.S. Plan for a gap between roles accordingly.